What is your current title and how long have you been in this role?"Co-Owner since 2004" - Deb Erturk, ANIKS

Can you explain how and why you ended up owning this business? "Our original focused product was insect misting systems. We began this business because I saw an advertisement for these in Texas where we lived at the time. Our daughter, Kayla, is allergic to insect bites and was not able to play outside much as a result. When I showed the ad to my husband, Al, he said 'if this works, we need to get into this business.' After diligent research, he asked, 'Where do you want to live?' I said I want to go back home to Tampa....so that is what we did. A few years later, we added our outdoor cooling line and soon the other outdoor comfort solutions followed."​What was your passion or greatest motivator?"In addition to our daughter, we wanted to have a family operated business that would also be a ministry to others."

What would you say your business is most known for?"Outdoor Cooling Systems TurboCool™"

What has been your proudest moment within this business? "The success of our company manufactured TurboCool™ line of cooling. It is gaining national and world-wide recognition. "

What is your current title and how long have you been in this role?"Terry Hagstrom, Owner for 24 years. I am the second owner of Carter's Florist. I purchased it 24 years ago from the late Mr. Bob Carter who started it in 1946 (it operated as Lakeview Nursery from 1946 thru 1956 at which time the name change occured to Carter's Florist). Carter's is now in it's 72nd year in business."

Can you explain how and why you ended up owning this business?"I was looking for a turn key operation that included the property that had an excellent reputation within the community. After a nationwide search...St. Petersburg became "Home"."

What was your passion or greatest motivator?"Happy and Satisfied Customers"

What would you say your business is most known for?"Quality, Uniqueness of Pieces and customer service."

What has been your proudest moment within this business?"Each and everyday is my proudest moment, because seeing dreams come true (bride's on their wedding day) and smiles (senders and recipients faces after a delivery is made) on faces makes each and everyday a "GREAT" day for me...which makes me "PROUD"!"

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